Harpullia rhyticarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhyticarpa
ID:
716528
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
ksu
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Dept. Agric. Queensland 22: 10 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715861
Common Names
- Rhyticarpa Harpullia
- Native Peach
- Native Apricot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Harpullia rhyticarpa (also called White Cedar, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforests, monsoon forests, and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Harpullia rhyticarpa has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, a source of timber, and a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Harpullia rhyticarpa are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Harpullia rhyticarpa is a deciduous tree that can reach up to 30 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 6 inches tall.
Where to Find Harpullia rhyticarpa
Harpullia rhyticarpa is native to Australia.
Harpullia rhyticarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Harpullia rhyticarpa?
Harpullia rhyticarpa
What is the common name of Harpullia rhyticarpa?
Native Tamarind
What is the natural habitat of Harpullia rhyticarpa?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Harpullia genus
Harpullia alata, Harpullia arborea, Harpullia austrocaledonica, Harpullia camptoneura, Harpullia carrii, Harpullia cauliflora, Harpullia crustacea, Harpullia cupanioides, Harpullia frutescens, Harpullia giganteacapsula, Harpullia hillii, Harpullia hirsuta, Harpullia largifolia, Harpullia leichhardtii, Harpullia leptococca, Harpullia longipetala, Harpullia myrmecophila, Harpullia oococca, Harpullia pedicellaris, Harpullia peekeliana, Harpullia petiolaris, Harpullia rhachiptera, Harpullia rhyticarpa, Harpullia solomonensis, Harpullia thanatophora, Harpullia vaga, Harpullia mabberleyana, Harpullia pendula,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:783347-1: Based on the initial data import